(Hint: Hes none too saintly.)
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Basil E. Frankweileralways made me smile as did everything by Beverly Cleary.
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It is Charlottes all-time favorite.
Now, we read it every few nights.
Shes currently asking most for Jerry PinkneysThe Lion and the Mouse.
Aidans reigning favorite is probablyChicka Chicka 123.
I absolutely adored them!
What book does your whole family love?We all love theMaisie Dobbsseries.
Jacqueline Winspears protagonist is indomitable and vulnerable, brilliant and kind.
Who is your literary hero?At the moment, Mary Beard reigns as my literary hero.
Whats not to love?
And your literary crush?Francis Crawford ofLymond.
What book out there do you wish youd written?Cooking With Fernet Branca.
Ive never laughed so hard.
Giving good-natured belly aching laughter is a real gift.
Thank you James Hamilton-Paterson.
What is your most important writing rule?Sit in front of my computer or notebook until words appear.
What are you reading now?Im finally readingLincoln in the Bardo.
Ive waited to read it because I dont like thinking of children dying, even those in history.
Wanting to know if I agreed with him or not drove me to pick it up.
What book has changed your life?Every book Ive ever started, including the ones I didnt finish.
